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Republic Congo: visa and passport requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes Yes Yes
British Yes Yes Yes
Canadian Yes Yes Yes
Other EU Yes Yes Yes
USA Yes Yes Yes
Passports: 

A passport valid for at least six months is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above to enter the Republic of Congo.

Passport note: 

Nationals of the Republic of Congo possessing dual nationality require visas if travelling on their other passport.

Visas: 

Visas are required by all nationals referred to in the chart above to enter Congo.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.

Types and cost: 

Tourist and business visas for the Republic of Congo typically cost between US$120 and US$140, depending on the processing time required.

Application to: 

Consulate (or consular section at embassy).

Working days: 

Visas for the Republic of Congo are normally issued after 48 hours for applications made in person, or 3 to 4 days after the date of receipt for postal applications.

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